Position Summary The Accounting Clerk position supports accounting operations by filing documents; reconciling statements and running software programs.
Must be able to perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable / receivable transactions.
Provides financial, clerical and administrative service to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his / her control.
Confidentiality is a must. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents
- Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger
- Maintains accounting databases
- Verifies financial reports
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Check, verify and process documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
- Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts
- Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items
- Type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records
- Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
- Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
- Prepare payments for signature
- Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
- Assist with month end closing
KNOWLEDGE and Ability :
- Associate degree in business or accounting preferred; 5 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic computer skills, word processing, and 10-key calculator
- Knowledge of MS Office, spreadsheets and accounting software
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Proficient in data entry
- Competent organizing and prioritizing skills to work efficiently
- Attention to detail and accuracy, sort, check, count, and verify numbers
- Good mathematical background
- Good communication skills; ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and customers
- Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
- Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
- Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possible weekends or evenings
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
- Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
Ability to meet deadlines #IND123
5 days ago